Beverly Hills · Land use · Child care center
Where is a child care center allowed in Beverly Hills?
In Beverly Hills, a child care center is needs a conditional use permit in 7 (R-4, RMCP, R-4X2, R-4-P, C-3 and 2 more) and not allowed in 2 (Beverly Hills use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: R-4, RMCP, R-4X2, R-4-P, C-3, C-3A and C-3B
- Not allowed: R-4X1 and R-3
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Beverly Hills Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a child care center can go
Beverly Hills's code calls this use “Childcare uses licensed pursuant to state law”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| R-4 Multiple Residential Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| RMCP Multiple-Family Residential-Commercial Parking Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4X2 | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| R-4-P Residential Parking Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES |
| C-3 Commercial Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 10-3-1604 |
| C-3A Commercial Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 10-3-1702 |
| C-3B Commercial Zone | Needs a conditional use permit | § 10-3-1802 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Family daycare homes licensed pursuant to state law is a separate row (P in all residential zones). Not listed in single-family chart, C-5 or other zones.
- State law: A licensed family child care home in a house is a residential use under state law (Health and Safety Code § 1597.45); this page covers child care centers only.
- Not covered here: Specific plan areas (Hotel, Gardens, 9900 Wilshire, Beverly Hilton, One Beverly Hills) defer to their own plans; Permitted-use lists of R-4, R-4X1, R-4X2 articles are not in the packet; the 10-3-302 charts are used instead. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Beverly Hills
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a child care center in the R-4 zone in Beverly Hills?
Only with a conditional use permit. Beverly Hills's use table lists it that way in R-4 (Multiple Residential Zone) (Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES).
Can I have a child care center in the R-4X1 zone in Beverly Hills?
No. Beverly Hills's use table does not allow it in R-4X1 (Article 3 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES; PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USES).
General information, not legal advice.
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